| FMF NEWSLETTER 9 December 2020 |
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| Professor Walter E. Williams (1936 – 2020) |
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The FMF observes with great sadness, and a profound sense of loss, the passing of the great economist and teacher, Walter E. Williams. May his work continue to have a positive impact on many people’s lives and thinking in the future.
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| New FMF article |
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Chile’s constitutional choice: lessons from SA – Martin van Staden
In an October 2020 referendum the voting public of the Republic of Chile overwhelmingly approved the idea of drafting a new constitution. The new constitution is expected to be ratified by about August 2022.
The SA constitution has regularly been lauded, both locally and internationally, as one of the best in the world, so it would be unsurprising if Chileans look to SA’s example for guidance. Beforehand, though, Chile should be mindful of, and learn from, the mistakes of our constitutional experiment.
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| Latest FMF research |
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Constitutional rights and their limitations: A critical appraisal of the COVID-19 lockdown in South Africa (African Human Rights Law Journal) – Martin van Staden
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| Latest FMF event videos (WATCH) |
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Adopting an EWC amendment: The Constitution will be in conflict with itself – Prof Robert Vivian
The American constitutional order and SA’s expropriation without compensation – Prof Robert Vivian
EWC is inconsistent with the basic structure of the Constitution – Martin van Staden
"You will own nothing, and you will be happy" – Rex van Schalkwyk opening remarks
Upgrading of Land Tenure Rights Act (ULTRA) amendment will have disastrous unintended consequences
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| Latest Free Marketeers episodes (listen, subscribe, share) |
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Translating economic freedom into policy
FMF showcase – Atlas Network Liberty Forum & Dinner
Radical steps South Africa must take for future prosperity
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| The Consumer Innovation Manifesto 2020 |
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The Consumer Innovation Manifesto lays out a comprehensive plan for revamping consumer policies post-Coronavirus.
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| FMF in the media |
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Interview – SA slips further into JUNK STATUS – Chris Hattingh
FMF articles – SA education: Time to give black parents and children more choices – Sindile Vabaza
Reform the labour market or subsidise employment more heavily – Brian Kantor
Khaya Lam video – Clanwilliam title deed ceremony
Khaya Lam media release – Personal touch in the presentation of title deeds in Pniel – FMF’s Khaya Lam and Stellenbosch Municipality
Quarterly Review: July 2020 – September 2020
Media Digest & Cuttings November 2020 for all media coverage
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| Worth readings |
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30 of Walter Williams’s best quotes on Liberty, Rights, Property, and Coercion
Dr. Friedman goes to South Africa
Economists warn of jobs bloodbath over salary hikes for farm and domestic workers
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The FMF Board, Directors and staff wish our members, friends and fans a rejuvenating Festive Season. We look forward in 2021 to working toward a future filled with growth, employment and hope.
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